Senior Analyst, Institutional Research
Job Description
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Statement
About the College of Southern Nevada
Founded in 1971 and situated in the greater Las Vegas metropolitan area, the College of Southern Nevada is the most ethnically diverse college in Nevada and the first to receive the HSI designation. We've prioritized providing an affordable, collaborative, and welcoming environment that allows all students to shine. CSN is a fully accredited institution offering hundreds of degrees and certificates in 70 academic programs. CSN proudly hosts students from all 50 states and over 60 countries with a student population that mirrors Clark County Nevada, one of the most diverse counties in the US. More than one-third of our students are first-generation, half are Pell Grant eligible, and nearly three-fourths are part-time.
The College of Southern Nevada, a Minority Serving Institution designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) provides associates and select bachelor's degrees. Consistent with CSN's mission, vision, and values we are passionate about fostering an environment where our highly diverse students achieve, succeed, and prosper.
Institutional Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The College of Southern Nevada recognizes that embracing diversity maximizes faculty and staff contribution to our goals and provides the best opportunity for student achievement. We seek faculty who demonstrate their commitment to our communities, value equity and inclusion, and amplify diverse perspectives. Faculty are intentional about providing culturally responsive instruction to promote creativity, innovation, growth, and academic excellence.
We believe equity is the foundation for a thriving, justice-centered institution that serves all. We strive to uphold our mission, to create, and preserve an inclusive environment that is dedicated to achieving educational access, equity, inviolable dignity, and opportunity for all to participate, prosper, and reach their full potential.
CSN is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination based on race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, and veteran status in the programs or activities which it operates.
Job Description
The Senior Analyst, Institutional Research reports to the Executive Director, Institutional Research and Data Analytics whose primary responsibility is to provide institution-wide analysis, metrics, and management information about the institution's students, faculty, staff, enrollment, academic programs, and related items. The position will directly support the institution's ongoing planning needs and will provide data analysis that support sound decisions. This position requires a range of skills including proficiency using SQL, statistical analysis software, survey development and coding, preparing reports, visuals, and/or presentations appropriate for the target audience.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Data Science, Sociology, Psychology, or other data and/or analysis-based concentration; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3 years of full-time comparable professional experience.
- Experience creating data visualizations using platforms such as Tableau, MS Excel, MS Power BI.
- Experience using SPSS or other statistical software such as R, SAS, etc.
- Experience writing SQL queries.
- Experience designing and managing quantitative and qualitative research projects.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a higher education environment.
The ideal candidate should possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Ability to independently prioritize, plan and organize projects, tasks, and activities.
- Ability to express ideas clearly in both written and oral communications that are tailored to the intended audience.
- Ability to carry out assigned research projects including quantitative and qualitative research design, data collection, data analysis, and synthesizing results of research into written and oral reports.
- Ability to create data visualizations using platforms such as Tableau, MS Excel, MS Power BI.
- Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research platforms (SPSS, SAS, R, Qualtrics Survey Platform, Nvivo, etc.)
- Knowledge of Student information systems such as PeopleSoft or Banner and supporting business processes.
- Knowledge of data extraction techniques using SQL.
- Knowledge of general operations and policies of a public institution of higher education.
Salary information:
Administrative Faculty C - The starting salary is $73,982.
Required Attachment(s)
To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Contact information for three professional references (Name, email and phone number)
- Unofficial Academic Transcripts
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Out of Area/State Candidates will not be offered travel reimbursement.
CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution.
